Everyone will have their own opinions about the best places for a road trip in Latin America. Here’s some personal suggestions of mine, and some tips about organizing it all. Plus some suggestions of places you definately don’t want to take a road trip, advice on fiding the best car hire deals, and tips if you’re planning a trip of the whole region… Read the rest of this entry »
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This isn’t a packing list - it’s a list of items you probably never considered taking with you on your trip to Latin America (or anywhere else for that matter), but would be well advised to think about bringing. It’s a list mainly for backpackers, or those that might be travelling off the beaten track.
Where are the trendiest, coolest, most up-and-coming travel destinations in Latin America for the year 2009? Every year, Lonely Planet produces a book (which used to be called the Lonely Planet Bluelist - now it’s called the Best in Travel) offering advice on the top cutting edge travel experiences and destinations for the forthcoming year. So which travel destinations in Latin America appear? Where to head in 2009? Read the rest of this entry »
Providencia is one of the few remaining beautiful Caribbean islands yet to see mass tourism. Here’s my trip report and travel advice following our visit in February 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
Just back from Colombia’s Caribbean, this is, I hope, the first of various trip reports for 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
While Rio de Janeiro is preparing for it’s world famous carnival and the tourist hordes that come with it, I thought I’d shed some light on alternative carnivals in South America - one’s you’ve probably never even heard of. Read the rest of this entry »
What is New Years Eve like in Latin America? Here’s some advice about where to head for the best New Years Eve parties and a range of photos. Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s a selection of some great films about travelling in, or life in, a variety of Latin American countries. Great to watch just before you travel! Read the rest of this entry »
What are the finest Latin American beers? Now by no means have I sampled all Latin American beers, but I’d reckon I’ve tried most of them. These are my favourites, and notes on which ones to avoid, as well as some of the finest Latin beer adverts (& girls). Read the rest of this entry »